Posted on December 21st, 2010 by Kim and
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Appreciating What You Have In Your Life
by Kimberley Cohen
Sometimes it’s difficult to appreciate what you have in your life because you might be looking at and longing for what you don’t have.
When you can be grateful for the love and abundance in your life right now, you are less likely to be stressed or anxious about what you feel is missing or lacking.
This isn’t always easy since the grass can look pretty lush and green on the other side of the fence, so to speak.
When you are concentrating on what’s not happening in your life, or what you don’t have, or are trying to blame or justify why things are as they are, then you miss all the greatness that is already surrounding you and blessing your life.
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Posted on December 9th, 2010 by Kim and
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10 Ways to Minimize Stress During the Holiday Season
by Kimberley Cohen
Just the thought of the holiday season can create a sense of panic and stress for many people.
The added financial expenses, the loss of a loved one or a job, being alone, or not well, can leave one feeling depressed and or stressed.
Then there can be luncheons, dinner engagements, parties, gift purchasing, wrapping, decorating, baking, dinners to prepare and/or attend, etc., and can be extremely overwhelming and exhausting.
It doesn’t have to be that way. In fact, the holidays can be a very beautiful and peaceful time.
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Posted on May 5th, 2010 by Kim and
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by Kimberley Cohen
Life is filled with glorious and not so glorious experiences.
What constitutes lows for each person varies. For some, the smallest things may set them off. For instance, the weather may put a damper on their day, or someone says something that sends them into a frenzy. Perhaps something goes wrong at work or home that leaves them sputtering or stewing, or maybe they have to wait in line, or someone cuts them off while driving or takes a parking space, etc.
For others these may seem trivial compared to losing a job, loved one, or coping with addictions or illnesses. Perhaps you or someone you know is going through depression, anxiety, a phobia, or is diagnosed with a life altering or threatening disease or disorder.
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Posted on January 30th, 2010 by Kim and
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7 Stops to Stop Worrying and Start Living
By Kimberley Cohen
Most of my life I was a worrier. I worried about everything.
I was anxious about my appearance, work, doing well, the future, making mistakes and how they would affect my life, being a mom and then a single mom, what others might think or say about me, flying, etc.
Whew, that was a lot of worrying. I feel exhausted just thinking about it. Being anxious about anything and everything was not helping me, in fact, it was hurting me.
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